Final Shots: Is ‘Sense8’ A Humanistic Critique of Science Fiction?

The early reviews for Sense8 tended to be a little… mixed. But now that people have had time to digest the Wachowski siblings’ first television show, opinions are changing. Over at The New Yorker, Joshua Rothman effusively praises the sometimes-bizarre ensemble series for its humanity and ability to not get bogged down in the depressing mire that traps so much science fiction. “In its own, low-key way, therefore, Sense8 is a critique of sci-fi,” he writes. “It asks whether, in tying our dreams about human transformation to fantasies of technological development, we might be making an error. The show suggests another path to transcendence: each other.” Maybe binging a show isn’t always the way to go?

In other news…

Michael Cera will be the voice of Robin, the sidekick of Will Arnett’s Batman, in the upcoming Lego Batman movie. [THR]

Just how many of this years Emmy-nominated shows and talent were actually deserving? [NYP]

Speaking of the Emmys, Abbi Jacobson wants to know what it would take to get Broad City a nomination. [Twitter]

Check out the trailer for Adam Pally and Sarah Burns comedy Slow Learners. The Tribeca hit will be available in theaters and VOD on August 19. [EW]